Central bankers, policymakers and academics meet annually at Jackson Hole, Wyoming to discuss the economy.
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The world’s central banks face a range of dilemmas, not least whether high inflation – and therefore high interest rates – will become permanent.
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Central banks have been signalling that rate rises are going to get more aggressive again, but can the economy actually take it?
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Women are still underrepresented in decision-making positions, yet research shows that gender equality can lead to more qualified leaders and better outcomes.
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida greets US Vice President Kamala in Tokyo. Washington is focused on moving close to partners it can trust.
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Africa must focus on building strong alliances with advanced economies to mitigate the steps being taken by the European Union and US.
For ECB President Christine Lagarde, inflation is turning into a blooming nightmare.
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As the European Central Bank announces its first increase in interest rates, investors are getting very nervous.
Yellen with a few of the boys.
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An analysis of 100 of the most powerful organizations in the world shows women are still struggling to penetrate the deepest corridors of power.
No signs of the bottom.
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Markets normally rally when central banks throw trillions of dollars at a problem. But not this time.
George Osborne’s eyes a return to politics.
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The main distinguishing feature of Osborne’s policy record was presiding over one of the worst economic recoveries in British history.
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Where now for one of the great emblems of post-World War II global co-operation?
IMF managing director Christine Lagarde has some tips for Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau.
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Boosting growth could be as simple as getting more women into the workforce.
Darling of Davos: Christine Lagarde.
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How the importance of the IMF’s top echelon is often overstated.
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The £1m alleged fraud case of James Alan Craig is a salutary warning of the financial power of social media. Here’s what we know so far.
Head to head.
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What you need to know about the IMF and its approach to negotiations over a Greek bailout.
Queen Elizabeth will often wear a scarf with a triangular fold to shield her hair.
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The most simple form of adornment – a single piece of cloth – can be a signifier of status and wealth.
Under investigation.
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To have one leader investigated for serious misconduct may be regarded as misfortune; to have two come under investigation looks like carelessness. But the International Monetary Fund finds itself in that…
A seat at the table: gender equality should be tackled if the G20 want to hit 2% growth targets.
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IMF chief Christine Lagarde left Sydney commenting that the “two genders” will have to contribute if the G20 was to achieve its aim of lifting economic growth targets by 2%. Critiques of that growth target…
Last year’s G-20 knees up. This year expect the taper, the IMF and corporate tax evasion to be the main themes.
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Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 major economies will meet in Sydney this week. A lot of troubled financial waters have flowed under the bridge since this group last met…